Tuesday, May 31, 2016

And Life Goes On

We had a great Memorial weekend! After the renewal, we had to put things away and that was a job since it's been close to 90. But I'm not complaining, I'll take the sunshine over the weeks of rain anytime!

Remember the arch we made? I thought about selling it, but decided to keep it. We have it sitting at the basement door for now. We have some work to do to make it permanent. But I am loving it there...it'll be pretty at Christmas! I always say that when I do something new outside...my mother does too. We always think about what things will look like decorated for Christmas!

The flowers are enjoying the pretty weather we are having. See that little tree on the stairs? Well, Lucie kept digging it up from another planter I had at the basement door. I finally had to put it here so she wouldn't destroy it. Poor little tree barely made it out alive!

Just look at that sweet face. You'd have no clue she is a digger would you?

She has dug up our little garden and destroyed many plants. She even started to dig up these hydrangeas! That's when my sweetie decided to hook her up at night so she wouldn't have free reign to DESTROY! lol But she is a true sweetheart...we love her so much!

There is a song by John Denver called Country Roads. It's about West Virginia and we all love it! This photo is a true sentiment of what a country road truly is here in our beautiful state!

It is HOME and I love it!

I snapped some photos one evening and thought about how much I adore living where we do.

There is beauty all around us!

Our back deck needs some fresh white paint, but I still think it's beautiful all chippy in the setting sun.

All of our flowers are doing so well too!

Keeping the porch clean is a task with all of the pollen, spider webs and birds...

But even the spiders are beautiful weaving their webs that glisten in the sunlight.

I finally broke over and cut some of the peony blooms. They smell so good sitting on the porch with the warm breeze.

After making our bouquets that we carried, I had so many fresh flowers to do something with. Adding baby's breath, to these peonies in this bird stand, gave that shabby touch that I adore!

I love the pinks with the aqua mason jars!

I have spent so much time on the porch so far this summer...it truly is a sweet place to sit and relax on the swing. Much needed after this weekend!

The pictures and your home are just beautiful! Love reading your posts! Love the rug on the porch too, where did you find it? I know and love WV we live in Maryland but have family from the northern areas to the southern areas in WV. My mom has a place just about 1 mile from the MD/WV line in Garrett Co. Love it up there, we do a lot of riding there, lots of beautiful quiet roads with lots of twists and turns. So peaceful.Blessings to you,Candy

About Me

Hi, my name is Melanie. I am a stay at home mom who has two of the most beautiful daughters a mama could ever want(every mom says that, right?) and a wonderful hubby that actually lets me do whatever I want when it comes to decorating. As long as he has a comfy place to be and a full belly, then he's good to go.
I grew up in a small town and loved it. My "Mammaw" had a huge part in raising me. She taught me some very important things....always be nice, have a relationship with and love God, and be the very best mom and wife I could ever be. Of course there is more, but then I'd be writing a book.
I am so very blessed to be here and have what I have. My wish is to share my loves and passions with you...hope you all enjoy.